Description And Operation: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia Soul EV and 2015 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) is a 80kW power transformer system. It is integrated with inverter, LDC, and VCU.
- Inverter: It's a system that converts DC power from the high voltage battery to AC power supplied to the vehicle's drive motor.
- LDC (converter): It's a system that converts DC power from the high voltage battery to DC power (low voltage) for the vehicle's electric components.